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Swatara, PA

Swatara, PA.

Population: 36,744 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Swatara, PA is $297,170 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $375,000 after a median 636 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,714/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with winterweather, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$297,170

Median home value

+2.6%

1-year change

636

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$297,170
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+10.3%
5-year appreciation
+30.4%
10-year appreciation
+70.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$297,170
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$375,000
Median price per sqft
$19
Median days on market
636 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
86
Sale-to-list ratio
94.9%
1-year forecast
+2.1%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
40

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,714/mo
1-year rent change
+2.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,170/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,650/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,120/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,180/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Reach Cyber CS, Central Dauphin SD
Schools include
Reach Cyber CS, South Side El Sch, Paxtang El Sch, Rutherford El Sch, Chambers Hill El Sch

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Navy Ships Parts Control Center (11.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
169
Days with Moderate air quality
184
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
255

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
861
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
71,831
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
54,273

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail (21 mi)
National parks include
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Gettysburg National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
51
Nearest airport
Ecko Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
PENN STATE HEALTH HOLY SPIRIT MEDICAL CENTER, PENN STATE HEALTH HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER, PHILHAVEN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-426 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
34.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,249
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
84.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
150,655
Average weekly wage
$1,261
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
275

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SwataraState medianUS median
Median home value$297,170$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$375,000$254,900$325,000
Median days on market636 days43 days51 days
Typical rent$1,714/mo$1,544/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,249$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Swatara, PA?
$297,170.
What is the median sale price in Swatara, PA?
$375,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Swatara, PA?
Median days on market: 636 days.
What is typical rent in Swatara, PA?
Typical rent: $1,714/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Swatara, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, inlandFlooding, lightning, strongWind, coldWave.
Is Swatara, PA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Swatara, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Swatara, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Swatara, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Swatara, PA?
6 schools (5 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Swatara, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Swatara, PA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Swatara, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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